Imitation Learning vs. Reinforcement Learning: Choosing the Right Approach for offline AI training
As artificial intelligence systems increasingly rely on pre-collected data rather than live interaction, the debate between imitation learning and offline reinforcement learning (offline RL)...
Event-based cameras and asynchronous visual processing in computer vision explained
For decades, computer vision has been largely built on one foundational assumption: that machines should see like traditional cameras—frame by frame. However, this frame-based...
Why HIPAA must evolve to support hospital robots that prevent staff injuries
Hospitals, the sanctuaries of human health, are paradoxically among the most hazardous workplaces in America. Healthcare professionals face alarming rates of musculoskeletal injuries, chemical...
Understanding SLAM – How robots see, map, and navigate the world
Imagine a robot exploring an unfamiliar building, dodging furniture, identifying doorways, and eventually constructing a fully detailed map of its surroundings—all without any prior...
AI hallucinations and the future of trust: Insights from Dr. Ja-Naé Duane on navigating...
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of work, education, and human interaction, so too does concern over its limitations, including the rise...
The legal realities of software patents in AI and Machine Learning (ML)
In the previous article, we explored the fundamentals of patenting artificial intelligence inventions, outlining the eligibility criteria and examining how different components of AI...
Can AI inventions be patented? Navigating the complex landscape of AI patentability
Artificial intelligence is not just a futuristic concept—it’s already reshaping industries ranging from healthcare and finance to transportation and education. As the capabilities of...
Soft robotics: The future of machines that move, sense, and heal like humans
Imagine a robot that’s not built with metal joints or rigid plastic, but with soft, pliable materials that mimic muscles and skin. A robot...
A conversation with Realtime Robotics’ Ville Lehtonen on the launch of Resolver and collision-free...
At this year’s Automate 2025 event in Detroit, Realtime Robotics unveiled a powerful new tool designed to change the game in robotic automation: Resolver....
Advancements in Soft Robotics: How flexible machines are reshaping the future of technology
From the sci-fi horrors of the Terminator to the sleek humanoids of Westworld, robots have long occupied our cultural imagination as hard, metal, and...
Why robotics startups fail: Lessons from Rethink Robotics’ rise and fall
The robotics industry has long been the subject of fascination and hype, promising to redefine how we live and work. Among the most ambitious...
Can robots be hacked? How to prevent a Robopocalypse and secure our future
As robots transition from novelty to necessity, weaving themselves into the fabric of modern life—from hospitals and homes to factories and battlefields—their promise is...
